Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa: Let's Peek Behind the Scenes of the Aquarium on "Care Day" (April 19th)! Learn About the Work of Care Staff and the Role of Aquariums in a Fun, Discovery-Filled 14 Days. "Care Day Week"
"Care Day Week" to be held at Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa.
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- 📰 Published: March 30, 2026 at 00:50
Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa (Location: 4-10-30 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo, within Shinagawa Prince Hotel, Director: Akiko Yamada) will hold "Care Day Week" from Monday, April 6, 2026, to Sunday, April 19, 2026. This event will focus on the work of care staff who support the lives of marine animals, including health management, food preparation, cleaning, and feeding, introducing their appeal and the role of the aquarium.
"Care Day" (April 19th) was established with the aim of widely promoting the care of living creatures and the roles of aquariums and zoos.
During this event, we will convey the role of the aquarium and the charm of marine life while explaining the work of care staff, which is not usually known, such as health management, feeding, and maintaining the living environment of the animals. During the period, an event will be held to introduce the health management of the South Pacific manta ray, which is the only exhibit of its kind in Eastern Japan and is in its 19th year of care. We will introduce daily health management methods, such as deriving estimated weight from the measurement of the interocular distance to determine feeding and medication amounts. In addition, "Wild Live Viewing," which delivers live footage from the perspective of care staff during feeding and health management of penguins and seals, will be held with a special format, making it fun to learn about the perspectives and daily observation points of the care staff. We offer an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the role of the aquarium and marine life while experiencing the work of care staff who support the lives of these creatures.
The "SAKURA AQUARIUM by NAKED," currently being held as a spring event, will be further enhanced with special plans related to "Care Day," adding more appeal to the spring Aqua Park. In a fantastical space filled with cherry blossoms, we will develop content that allows visitors to enjoy learning about the work of care staff who support marine life and the role of the aquarium. In this season of encounters and new beginnings, enjoy new discoveries with marine life.
◆Special Ecological Commentary Limited to Care Day Week
Health Management of South Pacific Manta Rays
We will introduce the health management initiatives at our facility, focusing on the South Pacific manta ray, which is the only exhibit of its kind in Eastern Japan and is in its 19th year of care. We will explain their ecology, such as how they inhabit the coral reefs of warm seas and skillfully swim through complex terrain, as well as the characteristics of individual manta rays. Furthermore, we will introduce health management methods for South Pacific manta rays, which are usually difficult to weigh, by deriving estimated weight from the measurement of their interocular distance to determine feeding and medication amounts. On weekends and holidays, you can observe divers measuring them inside the tank.
This is a commentary event where we will clearly explain the management efforts and roles that care staff carry out daily. You can enjoy learning about the work of care that supports the lives of marine animals and the charm of South Pacific manta rays.
